This is the 330th most frequent Greek word.
βρέθηκαν
"Βρέθηκαν" means "were found" in English.
The word "βρέθηκαν" here indicates the discovery or finding of objects, used in a passive voice past tense.
Οι επιστήμονες ανέφεραν ότι βρέθηκαν απολιθώματα στην περιοχή.
The scientists reported that fossils were found in the area.
Here, "βρέθηκαν" reflects the idea of ideas or resolutions being discovered or achieved as a result of collective effort.
Οι λύσεις στα προβλήματα βρέθηκαν μέσω συνεργασίας.
Solutions to the problems were found through collaboration.
In this sentence, "βρέθηκαν" is used to express that the hikers were located or found by someone else.